Skull Candy ICON II why wont they last for more than a month?

I just sent back three pairs of Skull Candy Icon II, two pairs because the right ear bud shorted out and one pair because they broke in my avy backpack next to my shovel head. I love the Icons cuz they ride sweet under a helmet and they thump but dammit build them to last. Anyone have problems with their ICONS?

yes, the cords on the icon 2/soft sucks ass. seriously skulcandy needs to go back to their original cord definitely has less problems. I'm not complaining because having shit short out emans a new pair of headphones everymonth, but it's such a hassle.